The Baadal
Handcrafted in Jaipur · Est. 1897Rain does not ask permission. It arrives when it is ready, and everything is changed. The Baadal takes its name from that moment — the exact second when the monsoon finally breaks, when abundance becomes visible and undeniable.
The most exceptional piece in The Durbar Edit, conceived as the centerpiece of a complete bridal set. Crafted in 925 sterling silver with 22K gold plating, a wide band of polki diamonds set in architectural formations anchors the upper body of this choker — a surface of quiet authority. Below it, an open-work gold lattice is strung with hundreds of baroque pearl drops, each one slightly different from the last, moving together like the first rain against a window. Anti-tarnish e-coated. In movement, it shimmers like a monsoon sky. In stillness, it is the most magnificent thing in the room.
Gemstone Wisdom. Baroque pearls — each one shaped by years of patient formation in the sea — are among the most ancient of all adornments. In the Vedic tradition, pearl is the Chandramani: the moon gem, the stone of purity, of emotional grace, of the kind of luminosity that comes from within and cannot be manufactured. Worn in hundreds, in a cascade, they carry that quality at maximum scale.
Style Tip: This necklace has one correct context: the most important occasion of the most important occasion. Ivory lehenga, plain fabric, nothing else above the collarbone. When The Baadal is worn, there is no other piece of jewellery in the room. There does not need to be.
| Metal | 925 Sterling Silver |
| Finish | 22K Gold Plating |
| Stones | Polki, Baroque Pearl |
| Karigari | Polki Setting, Open-Work Gold Lattice, Cascading Pearl Drops |
| Collection | The Durbar Edit |
| SKU | NBJ-NK-6505 |
- Hallmarked 925 sterling silver — 92.5% pure silver, handcrafted in our Jaipur atelier.
- Each piece passes through eight acts of creation, from the first kiss of flame to the final anti-tarnish e-coat.
- Stone settings, where present, are hand-placed by master karigars whose skill has passed across generations.
- Lab-grown gemstones used where noted — identical in composition to natural stones, ethically sourced.
| Bangles & Kadas | Openable Bangles & Kadas are adjustable and fit all wrist sizes. Fixed Bangles & Kadas are sized as shown in the product dimension image — please refer before ordering. |
| Necklaces & Haars | Length specified in the product description. Layering lengths available on request. |
| Earrings & Jhumkis | Dimensions listed in product specs. Standard post or hook fitting unless otherwise stated. |
| Rings | All our rings are adjustable - and fits all sizes. |
| Chokers & Kanthis | Length noted in description. Most fit neck circumferences of 13″–15″ with adjustable extension. |
- Store in the velvet pouch provided, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Apply perfume, lotion, and hairspray before wearing — avoid direct contact with your jewellery.
- Wipe gently with a soft, dry lint-free cloth after each wear.
- Remove before bathing, swimming, or physical activity.
- The anti-tarnish e-coat provides lasting protection under regular wear conditions.
- For deep cleaning or re-plating, our lifetime plating service is available at no charge — always.
- Free shipping across India — no minimum order value.
- Dispatched within 1–2 working days in our signature gift box.
- International shipping available — rates calculated at checkout.
- Returns accepted within 7 days of delivery for pieces damaged or broken in transit.
- Made-to-order pieces are non-returnable unless damaged in transit.
- For exchanges or queries, reach us on WhatsApp — we respond within the hour.
Jaipur, Rajasthan · Est. 1897
